Grilled Sausage with Burst Campari Tomatoes and Polenta
Grilled hot and sweet Italian sausage served with burst Campari tomatoes, smoky grilled eggplant, and creamy polenta. A simple Italian-inspired comfort food dinner packed with flavor.
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Italian-Style Hummus on Grilled Bread (Rancho Gordo Chickpea & Potato Purée)
Creamy Italian-style hummus made with Rancho Gordo chickpeas, potato, olive oil, and red onion. Served on grilled bread, this simple appetizer or side dish pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
Peppers and Eggs Sandwich Recipe (Italian Cubanelle Peppers & Eggs)
Sweet Cubanelle peppers cooked in olive oil, folded with soft scrambled eggs, and tucked into crusty bread with parmigiano reggiano. A simple Italian comfort food classic that proves humble ingredients can make an unforgettable sandwich.
Simple Tomato Rancho Gordo Chickpea Soup with Pasta (Easy Pantry Dinner)
This simple tomato chickpea soup with pasta is cozy, affordable, and packed with flavor from slow-simmered tomatoes, Rancho Gordo chickpeas, ditalini, and leftover eggplant cutlets.
Pappardelle Primavera with Prosciutto and Crisp Vegetables
Creamy pappardelle primavera with Prosciutto di Parma, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and Romano cheese. Crisp vegetables, silky sauce, and a spring pasta dinner worth going back for thirds.
Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca Salad with Pepperoncini, Arugula & Pecorino
Italian white bean salad with Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, pepperoncini, arugula, roasted red peppers, and Pecorino Romano. A fresh, easy side dish for pasta or grilled meals.
Rancho Gordo Cranberry Beans Pasta e Fagioli with Pancetta
A rich, comforting pasta e fagioli made with Rancho Gordo cranberry beans, pancetta, cabbage, and red wine. Built step by step for deep flavor, then finished with olive oil and a splash of balsamic to bring it all together.
Rancho Gordo Cranberry Bean and Farro Soup (Light & Brothy Recipe)
A light, brothy cranberry bean and farro soup made with Rancho Gordo beans, finished with lemon, spinach, and extra virgin olive oil. Simple, comforting, and the kind of meal you’ll want to make again tomorrow.
The Rotisserie Chicken Salad That Eats Like Dinner
Juicy rotisserie chicken pieces served over arugula with Dijon vinaigrette, tomatoes, olives, and homemade croutons. A simple dinner salad that feels like a full meal.
Simple & Quick Grilled Italian Chicken Breast (Thin Sliced & Tender)
Learn how to make tender grilled chicken breast by slicing it thin and cooking it hot and fast. This simple Italian marinade delivers juicy, flavorful chicken in minutes—perfect for an easy, light dinner.
Orecchiette with White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe
A cozy, Southern Italian–inspired pasta with orecchiette, sausage, creamy white beans, and broccoli rabe—finished loose and glossy for maximum comfort.
Hearty Sausage & King City Pink Bean Pasta Fagioli
A hearty, slow-simmered pasta fagioli made with Italian sausage and King City Pink Beans. Comfort food for cold winter days, cooked low and slow.
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